CENTRALIA PHYSICAL THERAPY - Key Persons
Alex was born and raised in Chehalis, Washington, with 2 older sisters and graduated from W.F. West high school in 2014. During his time at W.F. West, Alex participated in football, basketball and baseball and spent his summers participating in football camps & playing Legion baseball. Alex participated in collegiate football at Montana State University - Northern in Havre, Montana during his freshman year of college and transferred to Centralia Community college to play collegiate baseball during his sophomore year. Alex then transferred to Washington State University where he earned his Bachelor of science degree in Exercise Science with a major in Kinesiology. During his time at WSU, Alex enjoyed attending football & baseball games, participating in intramural sports and gained further interest in pursuing his career of physical therapy.
Alex attended Physical Therapy school at Franklin Pierce University in Goodyear, Arizona where he and his wife, Sydney, lived for 2 years while he attended school. Alex and Sydney enjoyed their time in the desert attending Spring Training Baseball games, the Waste Management Open, hiking and trekking up north to the cities of Sedona & Prescott. While attending Franklin Pierce University, Alex gained experience in Outpatient Orthopedics and Skilled Nursing Facility during his clinical rotations.
Alex and Sydney decided they were ready to get out of the desert and head back home to WA in November of 2021 where Alex completed his final clinical rotation at Centralia Physical Therapy. Alex graduated from Franklin Pierce University in February of 2022 and has remained at our Centralia facility treating a variety of patients. Alex enjoys working with athletes, pre-professional dancers, post-concussive syndrome patients and all other walks of life.
Erin was born and raised in Homer, Alaska, and enjoyed fishing, crabbing, clamming, competitive swimming, lifeguarding, and teaching swimming lessons. She then left the state to pursue her BA degree in Exercise Science from Linfield College in McMinnville, OR, and went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. She met her husband, Jason, while attending Pacific and after graduate school they moved to Washington to begin their careers with Providence in Centralia, Washington. Erin worked in outpatient orthopedics for 2 years before pausing for the birth of their daughter.
Shortly after, Erin started independently contracting her services throughout the South Puget Sound area as an orthopedic physical therapist. Business quickly picked up and, over the next 5 years, Erin kept busy by meeting and treating new patients and collaborating with many different therapists. During this time, their son was born.
In September of 2012, Jason and Erin opened their first clinic. Centralia Physical Therapy. They both practiced at this location until their second clinic, Chehalis Physical Therapy, opened in September of 2017. Erin transferred her practice to the new growing location and started treating patients at the south end of the twin cities. She has loved watching and being a part of the practice growing and serving the community!
Erin's education includes in-depth orthopedic training, McKenzie for the lumbar spine, multiple courses based on functional movement and treatments, pre and post-natal treatments, Kinesiotape and McConnell taping techniques, and myofascial release.
She continues to love taking continuing education classes to keep abreast of the latest research, techniques, and outcomes in physical therapy and medicine. She is passionate about educating her patients and teaching them how to independently manage their condition.
Greg was born in Ann Arbor, MI and raised with 7 siblings in Canton, MI. Greg was an avid soccer player up through high school and ventured into football, diving, track and theatre. Greg also developed a strong love for the outdoo rs as he grew up hunting, fishing and exploring nature with his family. Multiple volunteering and community service opportunities and local church involvement, helped build a foundation to work with people in a caring, therapeutic
Jason was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and spent his time playing soccer, fishing, cross country skiing, working summers above the Arctic Circle, and camping. After high school, he was recruited as a kicker to play football for the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. He earned his BS degree in Athletic Training and then chose to attend Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR, where he completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He met his wife, Erin, while attending Pacific and after graduate school they moved to Washington to begin their careers with Providence in Centralia, Washington. Jason worked in acute and wound care for 2 years before being promoted to Rehab Therapy Supervisor for the remainder of his time there, supporting the Manager in overseeing Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies.
In 2009, Jason had the opportunity to change paths and work in orthopedics for South Sound Physical & Hand Therapy in Olympia, WA as their Lacey clinic director. A year and half later, he became the Regional Clinic Director, overseeing all 5 locations for South Sound. He continued orthopedic patient care full time and enjoys all aspects of treating in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
In September of 2012, Jason and Erin opened their first clinic, Centralia Physical Therapy. They both practiced in this location until their second clinic, Chehalis Physical Therapy, opened in September of 2017. Erin transferred her practice to the new growing location and started treating patients at the south end of the twin cities. Jason remains in Centralia to lead the team and continue to provide the highest level of care and compassion to his patients.
Jason's education includes in-depth orthopedic training, Mulligan mobilization with movement concepts, sports performance, athletic rehabilitation and injury prevention, myofascial release, and vestibular treatments. Jason continues to enjoy keeping up with the latest evidence-based concepts and continuing education classes. He also enjoys mentoring PT students on clinical rotations throughout the year.
Job Titles:
- Physical Therapy Assistant
Jeff was born and raised in Chehalis, Washington. He enjoys hiking, working out, frisbee golf and bocce ball. After graduating high school, Jeff joined the Marine Corps and spent 5 years on active duty working on the EA-6B Prowler jet as an electronics countermeasures technician. After the Marine Corps, he spent 2 years as a personal trainer before deciding to go back to school for Physical Therapy. He obtained an Associates in Science from Centralia Community College, Bachelors of Science from Eastern Washington University before applying and getting into Spokane Falls Community College Physical Therapist Assistant program. He graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant program in 2021.
Jeff has experience in treating patients with balance and strength deficits, joint replacements, and general orthopedic conditions. He uses mobilization techniques, myofascial release, and patient education to help reduce pain and improve overall functional movement.
Jeff is passionate about helping patients improve their quality of life and get back to doing what they love. He also enjoys encouraging patients to continue to improve with their overall health and wellness. He enjoys reading the most current research and learning new techniques to maintain high standards of care.
Lana has lived the majority of her life in Washington. She graduated high school in Napavine. She attended college later in life while her children were in high school. She attended Whatcom Community College in Bellingham. She is a physical therapist assistant.
She enjoys travelling, being on the water, reading and has made a point of exploring Washington over the next few years. She is also very involved in her church.
Lana enjoys working with all walks of life. She has experience in outpatient, inpatient and in skilled nursing facilities. She likes outpatient because you really get to know the patients. Her passion is working with balance, especially Parkinsons, lower extremity joint replacements and geriatric patients.
Job Titles:
- Physical Therapist / Clinic Director
- Physical Therapist / Clinic Director / Owner
Todd Gentzler is from Wyoming. He competed in track and field at Nebraska for the Chadron State Eagles and qualified for Nationals Four different times as an Eagle, placing in the top 10 in middle distance. He went to Graduate School at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, graduating in 1994. Board Certified in Orthopedics, He spent several years as a first assistant for an orthopedic surgeon and eventually was with a partner group of 18 physical therapy practices. He owned and operated his own outpatient physical therapy clinic in Gillette, Wyoming for 18 years before meeting the love of his life and moving to Washington in 2018.
Still a competitive athlete, he was part of the first ever Four Person Mixed bicycle team to win the Race Across America in 2017. Currently, He enjoys spending time with his wife, Denise where they are often found paddle boarding, running, cycling and spending time with her two teenage daughters cheering them on in sports.
Todd's education and training includes board certification in Orthopedics, Maitland mobilization and manipulative therapy, Levels one and two Trigger point Dry needle therapy, International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine with certification for the spine. He is certified in Graston and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) as well as certified in Mulligan Mobilization with movement, Kinesiotaping, Functional Capacity Evaluations and Industrial Rehab.
Being a Physical Therapist has been a blessing and an honor for Todd. He loves to watch people realize their untapped potential and work towards a health and fitness lifestyle that they didn't realize was possible. He feels that if you love your job, you will never work a day in your life!
"Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you: A prophet to the nations- that's what I had in mind for you."
Zane grew up in Sweet Home, Oregon. He was active in various sports in high school, with football being his biggest passion. He attended Willamette University in Salem, Oregon for undergraduate education. During this time, he played offensive line for the bearcats football team. He studied exercise science and was active in undergraduate research in biomechanics. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon in 2017. His clinical experience includes a variety of orthopedic, sports-focused and geriatric rehabilitation. He passionate about utilizing strength and conditioning in practice, and gained certification as a specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 2013. Additionally, he is board-certified as a specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association. He is passionate about providing high quality, evidence based care to his patients with both operative and non-operative conditions. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family including his wife Lacey, daughter Avery and son Henry. He is also an avid outdoorsman, and you can often find him fishing, hunting, camping, boating or exercising outdoors.